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Universe Guide to Stars and Planets
Universe Guide to Stars and Planets
Author: Ian Ridpath, Wil Tirion
ISBN-13: 9780876633663
ISBN-10: 0876633661
Publication Date: 6/1985
Pages: 384
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Publisher: Universe Pub
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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OVER 100 sky charts and 35 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS
The Skies Monthly sky maps of the northern and southern hemisheres aid quick recognition of the constellations,stars,and planets from various latitudes.
The Constellations each of the 88 constellations and their stars is descrived opposite a specially prepared sky chart,showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies.The sky charts are spedially designed for easy reading by flashlight.
Th Stars and Planets Over 35 color photographs illustrate the heavenly bodies.The text describes man's exploration of the stars and planets,and what is know about them-how big they are what they consist of how fast the spin,how many moons they have.
IN ADDITION,THERE ARE HINTS ON CHOSING THE BEST BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES,ADVICE ON PHOTOGRAPING THE NIGHT SKY,AS WELL AS A FULL INDEX.


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